Special Olympics Texas
Unified Champion Schools® Specialist
Job Title: Unified Champion Schools® Specialist
Location: Regional office/Texas
Reports to: Regional Executive Director
SUMMARY
This position will manage the Region’s Unified Champion Schools® program, implementing the goals set forth by the Regional Executive Director. Unified Champion Schools® is a program that promotes inclusion by creating sport and leadership opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same school based teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit new schools, educators, athletes and partners into Unified Champion Schools®(UCS)
- Support, plan and implement UCS events and competitions
- Integrate Law Enforcement Torch Run Agencies into UCS Schools, Events and Competitions
- Assist campus liaisons with implementing new ideas and programs into UCS
- Seek new grant opportunities to support UCS programming
- Track grant reporting and maintain strict budget guidelines
- Maintain and cultivate community relationships to support UCS.
- Communication of organizational goals to regional team which must include, but are not limited to, best practices, innovation, retention and recruitment.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS:
Passion for Special Olympics Texas
Screening: Must pass Criminal and National Sex Offender Registry background screening (Required for all staff)
Education: College degree or equitable experience in non-profit program implementation; emphasis on education, recreation, disability issues business a plus.
Experience: Non-profit experience, sports programming or school programming; budgeting and grant tracking, previous experience with Unified Sports®,
Special Olympics a plus.
Knowledge: G Suite for Education; Database programs, sports programming and event planning.
Skills: Strong organizational skill with the ability to manage multiple projects; effective time management, verbal and written skills, public speaking and customer service; Bilingual a must.
Work Schedule: Full time 40+ hours per week; This position’s work schedule will be determined by the demands of the position and may include evenings and weekends. Flexible time is available with prior approval of supervisor.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20lbs, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms through full range of motion.
Transportation: Must have own reliable transportation with good driving history, valid Texas driver’s license and current insurance. This job will require regional travel. Company vehicles are available.
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77092
